Quantum Physics

Abstract: We demonstrate the realization of large, fully loaded, arbitrarily-shaped
three-dimensional arrays of single atoms. Using holographic methods and
real-time, atom-by-atom, plane-by-plane assembly, we engineer atomic structures
with up to 72 atoms separated by distances of a few micrometres. Our method
allows for high average filling fractions and the unique possibility to obtain
defect-free arrays with high repetition rates. These results find immediate
application for the quantum simulation of spin Hamiltonians using Rydberg atoms
in state-of-the-art platforms, and are very promising for quantum-information
processing with neutral atoms.